Success Stories
Prevention services restore vision, independence
Juana Gomez began experiencing the effects of vision loss about four years ago, a situation that often presented her with a daily obstacles. Routine tasks, such as pouring a glass of water, dialing a telephone, or walking safely across a room, became extremely difficult. Much to her dismay, the condition continued to progress until...
Consumer comment
The following comment was recently received from a consumer who received services from SCCB: I can’t thank you enough for what you did for me. SC Commission for the Blind is a blessing from God. When you have struggled all your life and can’t afford insurance and other things, it’s a terrible feeling. You...
Crossing the BRIDGE to success
Shanadria Rush is empathic, an excellent listener, and has a passion for helping others. In 2012, when her vision became impaired, Shanadria came to SCCB and received training to help her adjust to vision loss and in how to use JAWS assistive software. In discussions with her SCCB Vocational Rehabilitation counselor, Shanadria explained that...
Confidence and capability with assistive technology
When diagnosed with macular degeneration, Dr. Thomas Gaffney, a retired physician, found himself more dependent on others to accomplish some of the basic tasks of daily living. Even so, Dr. Gaffney remained hopeful that there were resources available to assist him. Encouraged by his wife, Dr. Gaffney reached out to SCCB’s Older Blind program...
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